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Snow Angels

We live in a winter city and snow is no stranger to Edmontonians. When it snows, City crews clear our roadways and property owners clear their sidewalks, all in an effort to keep Edmonton moving.

But for some Edmontonians, particularly seniors and persons with disabilities, moving snow can be difficult and even dangerous. They need your help - they need a Snow Angel.

About Snow Angels

Snow Angels is an awareness and recognition program encouraging people/residents to help a neighbour in need by shovelling their snow and to acknowledge those who volunteered their time to shovel as a City of Edmonton Snow Angel.

Become an Angel

Watch for people in your neighbourhood who could use help shovelling their sidewalks and driveways and ask if you can lend a hand.

You can also pick up some free sand to add traction to your neighbour's sidewalk from the boxes at any Edmonton community league. (Remember to bring a container.)

Why Volunteer?

Keep our city safe and accessible

Snow that remains on sidewalks is hazardous for everyone, but especially for people with limited mobility who may be severely injured from a fall on ice or snow. Uncleared walkways also make it difficult for people who deliver services in our city - mail carriers, meter readers, delivery drivers, firefighters, and paramedics.

It’s the law

According to Edmonton’s Community Standards Bylaw #14600, property owners are responsible for removing ice and snow from city sidewalks adjacent to their property within 48 hours of a snow fall.

Acknowledge your Angel

Has someone been an angel and helped you shovel? Say thanks by nominating them as a Snow Angel with the City of Edmonton.

By nominating your volunteer, you will receive a Snow Angels pin and letter from the mayor to give them and their name will be entered to win additional prizes.

Nominated Snow Angels will also receive tickets to an Edmonton Oil Kings game in March as part of a new partnership.

Please complete a nomination form then either submit it electonically via email or print then mail (or fax) to the following address.

Mail to:

Snow Angels Nomination
City of Edmonton

Community Services
Attention: Farida Mawji
P.O. Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

Fax: 780-498-7098

Looking for help?

The Snow Angels program is an awareness and recognition program. While the City is unable to match volunteers with seniors or persons with disabilities, there are resources available for those in need.

To find a Snow Angel or a person who needs help with their snow shovelling, please check with your local community league, seniors centre, school, and religious or spiritual centre.

Proud Partners of the Snow Angels Program

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